George W. Fockler

Sept. 27, 1951 - Sept. 9, 2006

Sept. 27, 1951 - Sept. 9, 2006

September 12, 2006

George W. Fockler, 54, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2006, in his home. George was born on September 27, 1951, in South Bend, to Paul and Patricia (Harrington) Fockler. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Judy Menzie. George graduated from Culver High School. He had worked for Smurfit-Stone in Mishawaka for the past 34 years. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Menzie of South Bend; two sons, Craig (Christie) Fockler and Christopher (Jodi) Fockler, both of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Harley, Mackenzie, Paige, Jared, Jonathan, Charity and Amelia; one sister, Linda Kay Durham of Plymouth; and two brothers, Michael Fockler of South Bend and James Fockler of Mishawaka. He is also survived by Karen Kelsey of Granger. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. today, September 12, 2006, in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Online condolences may be sent to the Fockler family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.